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Transit Circulator System Transit PINECREST TRANSIT CIRCULATOR SYSTEM GENERAL FEASIBILITY STUDY prepared for: prepared by: 50300010.10 Pinecrest Transit Circulator System General Feasibility Study Prepared for: Village of Pinecrest Prepared by: ¤Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. February 2010 043329000 Pinecrest Transit Circulator System Table of Contents Introduction ..........................................................................................................................1 Data Analysis .........................................................................................................................4 Existing Transit Service Characteristics ..............................................................................4 Existing Land Use and Activity Centers ............................................................................. 12 Demographic Data ........................................................................................................... 16 Transportation Plans and Projects ................................................................................... 20 Peer System Review ........................................................................................................ 25 Public Opinion Survey ...................................................................................................... 27 Potential Transit Circulator Routes Evaluation ..................................................................... 34 Summary and Recommendations ........................................................................................ 37 List of Tables Table 1. Comparison of Boardings per Revenue Hour .......................................................... 10 Table 2. Comparison of Demographic Characteristics (2000) ............................................... 17 Table 3. Overview of Select Transit Circulators .................................................................... 26 Table 4: Cost Estimates for Potential Circulator Routes ......................................................35 K:\FTL_TPTO\043329000-Pinecrest Circulator Bus Feasibility Study\Report\Tech Memo 1.docx February 2010 Pinecrest Transit Circulator System Table of Contents (Continued) List of Figures Figure 1: Pinecrest Village Limits ...........................................................................................3 Figure 2: Existing Transit Routes ............................................................................................7 Figure 3: Weekday Peak Period Transit Headways .................................................................8 Figure 4: Weekday Off-Peak Period Transit Headways ...........................................................9 Figure 5: Existing Land Use .................................................................................................. 13 Figure 6: Major Activity Centers .......................................................................................... 15 Figure 7: Population Density by Traffic Analysis Zone .......................................................... 18 Figure 8: Employment by Traffic Analysis Zone .................................................................... 19 Figure 9: Potential Circulator Routes ................................................................................... 36 List of Graphs Graph 1: Age Characteristics Summary ...............................................................................28 Graph 2: Household Auto Ownership Summary ..................................................................28 Graph 3: Household Income Summary ...............................................................................29 Graph 4: Transit Use Predilection Summary........................................................................30 Graph 5: Value of Transit Circulator Summary ....................................................................32 Graph 6: Trip Type Summary ..............................................................................................33 List of Appendices Appendix A. Public Opinion Survey and Results K:\FTL_TPTO\043329000-Pinecrest Circulator Bus Feasibility Study\Report\Tech Memo 1.docx February 2010 Pinecrest Transit Circulator System Introduction Located in southeastern Miami-Dade County, the Village of Pinecrest evolved around one of the first tourist attractions established in the Miami vicinity in the 1930’s, Parrott Jungle and Gardens. Built by Franz Scherr, as a winding nature trail where exotic birds could “fly free,” Parrott Jungle evolved into a major tourist attraction, attracting over a million visitors annually at its peak. Parrott Jungle moved to a new location in 2002 and the site is now Pinecrest Gardens, a municipal park. Incorporated in 1996, around 19,500 (2008 estimate) people live in this 7.6-square mile largely residential village (see Figure 1 for Village limits). Non-Hispanic Whites and Hispanics represent 63 and 30 percent of the population, respectively. The Village’s median annual household income of $107,507 in 2000 was higher than County and national levels. However, according to the 2000 Census, about 2.4 percent of families and 4.1 percent of the population were below the poverty line. About 3.9 percent of the population utilizes public transportation for work commuting. Currently, three Miami Dade Transit (MDT) Metrobus routes operate within the Village of Pinecrest boundaries. These routes operate along major roadways such as SW 57th Avenue (Red Road), SW 88th Street (Kendall Drive), SW 67th Avenue (Ludlam Road), SW 124th Street and SW 136th Street. The routes predominately serve the eastern and southeastern sections of the Village and serve a short portion of the Kendall Drive corridor in the northwest corner. In addition, Dadeland North and Dadeland South Metrorail stations are located near the northwest Village boundaries providing access to major destinations in both Downtown Miami and central Miami-Dade County. The Village is also adjacent to the South Miami-Dade Busway facility, providing local and limited-stop service between Florida City and the Dadeland South Metrorail station. The Village of Pinecrest is performing a planning study to determine the feasibility of implementing a local transit circulator bus within its boundaries. A transit circulator bus could also have a positive impact on traffic congestion, parking, and accessibility in February 2010 1 Pinecrest Transit Circulator System southeastern Miami-Dade County beyond the Village’s boundaries. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. was retained by the Village to perform this feasibility study. If the preliminary study determines a transit circulator system is feasible, the Village plans to develop an implementation plan for initiating the service. This report summarizes the transit circulator system feasibility assessment. It presents an assessment of existing transit service characteristics, review of transportation plans and programs, land use characteristics, demographic and socio-economic data analysis, and a peer system review of several local transit circulators in Miami-Dade County. A public opinion survey was also conducted to obtain feedback directly from Village residents and businesses, and the results were analyzed and are presented. Preliminary route alternatives were developed to assist in assessing the feasibility of a local transit system. February 2010 2 Pinecrest Transit Circulator System Figure 1: PinecrestFigure Village 1: Limits Pinecrest Village Limits Pinecrest Transit Circulator System SW 67AVE(CR965)(8)SW South Miami SW 72 AVE PALMETTO EXPWY SW 80 ST SW 57THAVE(CR959) SNAPPER CREEK EXPWY Ü SOUTH DIXIE HWAY SW 88TH ST N KENDALL DR SW67 AVE SW 96 ST Unincorporated Miami-Dade SW 57 AVE/RED RD AVE/RED 57 SW SW 104 ST Coral Gables Pinecrest SW82 AVE SW77 AVE SW87 AVE SW 112 ST/KILLIAN DR SW 112 ST SOUTH DIXIE HWY SW 57 AVE 57 SW SW AVE SW 72 SW 120 ST CHAPMAN FIELD DR SW 128 ST SW AVE72 SW AVE 77 SW AVE SW 82 SW 128 ST SW AVE SW 62 SW 132 ST OLD CUTLER RD(CR921) SW 136 ST Palmetto Bay MITCHEL DR/SW 144 ST February 2010 3 Pinecrest Transit Circulator System Data Analysis The objective of this task is to evaluate potential demand and support for a local transit system. In general, the data analysis focused on identifying the following: Gaps in existing transit service in Pinecrest Transit dependency or the propensity to use circulators by analyzing demographic data such as population density, percentage of elderly residents, household income level, and automobile ownership Trip generators and attractors that are underserved by existing transit Land use characteristics The data analysis is summarized under the following broad categories: Existing transit service characteristics Review of transportation plans and projects Land use Demographic data Review of Miami-Dade Local Transit Circulator Policy Study Peer system review Public opinion survey Existing Transit Service Characteristics MDT Bus Service Three MDT bus routes penetrate the Village boundaries, Routes 57, 136, and 73. Route 57 operates along SW 57th Avenue (Red Road), SW 112th Street, SW 67th Avenue (Ludlam Road), SW 124th Street, and SW 77th Avenue. Figure 2 illustrates these bus routes, and Figures 3 and 4 present weekday peak period and weekday off-peak period headways. Route 57 provides connections to the South Miami Metrorail Station, Tri-Rail Airport Station, and South Miami-Dade Busway. Route 57 operates on weekdays only. Route 136 operates along SW 136th Street, SW 72nd Avenue, SW 124th
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